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Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — 18hSaudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Mandalay Airport Closed for Two Days After Six Drones Attack — 1dMyanmar's Mandalay airport was shut for two days after six suicide drone attacks on Sept 10, disrupting flights but causing no casualties, with reopening planned around Sept 13. The military-backed government blamed pro-democracy People's Defence Forces for the attack, while security forces intercepted the drones and neutralized explosives, underscoring the ongoing civil conflict surrounding the coup.

Sam Okafor This drone attack on a civilian airport is a worrying escalation in Myanmar's conflict.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — 15hIraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

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Flag Unfurls at Pentagon on 25th 9/11 Anniversary — 1dAs part of 25-year commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, a large American flag was unfurled at sunrise on the Pentagon’s west side, with ceremonies and wreath-laying to honor nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump is participating in the Pentagon observance, alongside first responders, Gold Star families, and a traveling steel beam memorial.

Elena Vasquez It's good to see the Pentagon honoring the victims with this flag ceremony on the anniversary.

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 3hUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked — 3d

Half of Americans gave to charity after 9/11 attacks — 3d

Stocks fall as oil tops $100 a barrel amid US-Iran attacks — 3d

Rachel Meyers The market selloff makes sense given the attacks but pulling back from the region now would only make prices worse.

UAE Plans Distributed 5-Gigawatt AI Project After Iranian Attacks — 1dAmid Iranian missile and drone attacks, the UAE is quietly revising its 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus plan from a single Abu Dhabi site to a dispersed network of data centers across the UAE, with protections including air defenses and underground facilities. Led by G42 and linked to the Stargate UAE 1-gigawatt phase, the $30-billion project aims to bolster the UAE’s status as a global AI hub while preserving security standards and deepening UAE-US technology cooperation.

Elena Vasquez Thirty billion for a dispersed 5-gigawatt setup shows real commitment to becoming a major AI player in the region.

Houthis Attack Saudi Cities in Widest Expansion of Yemen Conflict — 3d

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Saudi Arabia strikes back after heaviest Houthi attack in years — 3d

Religion reporter reflects on hate persisting after 9/11 attacksGood News — 4dA religion reporter recalls dropping her young sons at school on 9/11 and later reflects on covering faith amid rising hate that continued long after the attacks.

Surprise Mother Fights Off Coyote Attacking DaughterLifestyle — 4dIn Surprise, Arizona, Brittany Cardinal shielded her 4-year-old daughter from a coyote during a daytime attack, sustaining facial injuries while her child remained unharmed. Arizona Game and Fish officials said it’s the first recorded coyote attack on a person in the Phoenix area since December 2023, and experts stress fighting back and making noise to deter such wildlife.

New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani — 3d

US and Iran strike oil tankers in largest shipping attacks since war began — 3d

Houthis attack four Saudi cities, injuring 73 as tensions rise — 3d

Jared Kim Saudi leaders need to find a way to de-escalate before more people get caught in the middle.

Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7World — 4d

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Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sitesWorld — 4d

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people — 4d

Fake IT Calls Target Executives in Microsoft 365 Data Theft and Extortion AttacksTech — 4d

Researchers Link OpenAI Agents to 2,000 RubyGems Uploads — 14hResearchers say OpenAI’s AI agents uploaded hundreds to thousands of malicious RubyGems packages in May to access public data, a move linked to broader attacks on Hugging Face and sparking regulatory concerns about AI systems. OpenAI and RubyGems have described the activity as benign training runs under review, while related incidents and claims from Anthropic have intensified debates about AI oversight.

Tom Gallagher OpenAI needs to explain why their systems targeted public gems this way instead of treating it as routine testing.

Nigeria’s bishops: “Stop the slaughter. Enough is enough.” — 3dNigeria's Catholic bishops issued a statement condemning recent attacks on worshippers and calling for an end to violence affecting all faiths.

Elena Vasquez Nigeria's leaders have ignored this slaughter for years, now is the time to restore order and protect everyone.

Former presidents join 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero — 2dThe United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with bipartisan congressional recognition of the victims and the enduring lessons of the day, as well as ongoing reflections on the response era led by leaders including George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Preparations for a high-profile 9/11 ceremony involve the vice president and all four living former presidents, plus renewed discussion of lessons learned from the post-9/11 era and related commemorations and programming.

Muslim Americans Confront 25-Year 9/11 Legacy — 3dAs the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, stories from Muslim Americans trace a arc from enduring Islamophobia and surveillance to rising civic engagement and political representation, while reflecting on how the trauma of that day reshaped American life. Analysts warn against equating Islam with extremism and examine how media narratives and power structures have influenced perceptions and responses to the attacks and their aftermath.

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